Hire household staff directly in Scarsdale, NY

Short answer: Nanny: Typical: $24–$33/hr (about $50,000–$69,000 a year full-time); Housekeeper: Typical: $22–$30/hr (about $46,000–$62,000 a year full-time); Private chef: Typical: $40–$60/hr (about $83,000–$125,000 a year full-time); House manager: Typical: $35–$55/hr (about $73,000–$114,000 a year full-time) (salary guide). Free for families until January 2027, and candidates never pay. Agencies charge fees that vary by agency and role; HomeHire is a direct-hiring marketplace with no agency fees.

Scarsdale is one of the most family-centered places in the country. About a third of residents are under 18, and daily life runs around the five elementary schools, the middle and high school, and the Harlem Line into Grand Central. HomeHire lets Scarsdale families, and neighbors in Edgemont, Hartsdale and Eastchester, hire nannies, family assistants, housekeepers, house managers, household PAs, private chefs and drivers directly. You write a confidential brief, review structured profiles and choose whom to meet. The family is the employer.

HomeHire's free period is nationwide. For the city and wider region, see the New York household staff guide, plus hiring a nanny in New York and hiring a housekeeper in New York.

What shapes household roles in Scarsdale

The school map is the job map. Many Scarsdale families describe where they live by elementary school: Edgewood, Fox Meadow, Greenacres, Heathcote or Quaker Ridge. A nanny's day is built around those bells, then Scarsdale Middle School and Scarsdale High School activities, religious school, tutoring and sports. Walking distances are short in parts of Fox Meadow and Greenacres, but most roles still need a driver's license and often a car.

The nanny–house manager hybrid. With two working parents and young children, many Scarsdale homes don't need a full estate team. They need one organized person who can get children out the door, then run the house: laundry, meal prep, groceries, deliveries, the dog, appointments and vendors. Public job ads in Scarsdale in 2026 used titles like "house manager", "family assistant" and "nanny/housekeeper" for these roles. Describe the balance clearly in your brief so candidates can tell whether it's mostly childcare or mostly household management.

Older homes. Tudor and colonial houses from the 1920s and 1930s are part of Scarsdale's character, and they come with older systems, slate roofs and regular maintenance. Families with larger homes in Heathcote or Fox Meadow often add a house manager to keep track of contractors and seasonal maintenance.

Commutes and summers. Many parents commute to Manhattan, which makes early mornings and evenings the hardest hours to cover. Summers revolve around the Scarsdale Pool, day camps and time away, so families often change schedules or need temporary cover in July and August.

Care alongside an au pair or daycare. Some families combine a part-time nanny or family assistant with an au pair, daycare or grandparents. HomeHire works well for these part-time and blended arrangements, because you describe exactly the hours and duties you need.

Roles Scarsdale families hire most

Roles Scarsdale families hire most
Role	What it often looks like locally	More detail
Nanny	Infant and toddler care, school runs, activities, homework	Hire a nanny in New York
Family assistant / house manager	Childcare plus laundry, meals, errands, deliveries, vendors	Hire a house manager
Housekeeper	Daily upkeep between deep cleans, laundry, kitchen resets	Hire a housekeeper in New York
Household PA	Calendars, school admin, travel and family logistics	Hire a private PA
Private chef	Weeknight family meals, holiday cooking	Hire a private chef
Driver	School, activity and airport runs	Hire a chauffeur

Being a household employer in Scarsdale: what to check

Hiring directly makes you the employer. HomeHire doesn't give legal or tax advice. Check these official sources:

New York's Domestic Workers' Bill of Rights: gives many household workers overtime after 40 hours a week (44 for live-in workers), a 24-hour day of rest every seven days, and three paid days of rest a year after one year with the same employer. See the NY Department of Labor.
Sick leave. New York State's paid sick leave law covers private-sector employees; whether leave is paid or unpaid depends on employer size and net income. Westchester County says the state law now governs sick leave in the county, and its separate Safe Time Leave Law still applies to covered employers.
Insurance by hours worked. The NY Workers' Compensation Board says household employers need disability and Paid Family Leave coverage for a domestic worker employed 20 or more hours a week (and at least 30 days a year), and workers' compensation at 40 or more hours a week.
Federal. IRS Publication 926 and Form I-9.

How hiring works on HomeHire

Write a confidential brief: children's ages (not names), hours, school-year and summer schedule, household tasks, driving.
Review structured profiles. Candidates choose whether they can be found.
Do your own hiring checks. Contact references and confirm identity and right to work yourself. Read safety & hiring tips.
Request introductions and interview. Check references yourself and consider a paid trial day.
Agree terms directly, in writing.

Briefing tips for Scarsdale

Say "Scarsdale, Quaker Ridge area" or similar, never your street.
Give the split between childcare and household work as rough percentages.
List pets, vaccination preferences and whether a car is provided.
Say how summer differs from the school year.
If you need cover for a new baby, a parental leave or a long-term nanny's vacation, say so. Temporary and one-off roles are in scope, and the same direct-hire model applies.

Nearby guides

New York · Nanny in New York · Housekeeper in New York · Boston · Philadelphia · Washington DC · How it works · Pricing · Candidates: find household work

Typical hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area

Full-time annual equivalents use hourly pay × 2,080, rounded to the nearest $1,000; gross pay before tax. Private chef estimates cover full-time work for one family. Local salary guide.

US typical range; local pay varies with local wages and minimum-wage rules.

Based on Care.com and US Bureau of Labor Statistics pay data and published household-staff salary surveys, Oct 2026. Actual pay depends on duties, hours and experience.

Typical hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area
Role	Typical pay
Nanny	Typical: $24–$33/hr (about $50,000–$69,000 a year full-time); Estate or high-net-worth roles: up to about $100,000 a year
Housekeeper	Typical: $22–$30/hr (about $46,000–$62,000 a year full-time); Estate or high-net-worth roles: about $115,000 a year
Private chef	Typical: $40–$60/hr (about $83,000–$125,000 a year full-time); Estate or high-net-worth roles: $130,000–$250,000 a year
House manager	Typical: $35–$55/hr (about $73,000–$114,000 a year full-time); Estate or high-net-worth roles: $110,000–$180,000 a year

Next steps for families

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Frequently asked questions

Can I hire a nanny in Scarsdale without an agency?

Yes; HomeHire lets you write a confidential brief, review structured profiles and request introductions yourself; you hire directly, and the family is the employer.

What's the difference between a nanny and a family assistant in Scarsdale?

A nanny focuses on childcare; a family assistant or house manager splits time between children and running the home: laundry, meals, errands and vendors; say which you need, or the rough split, in your brief.

Can I hire part-time help to work alongside an au pair or daycare?

Yes; part-time, temporary and one-off direct hiring is in scope; describe the exact hours and duties you need.

What does HomeHire cost Scarsdale families?

Free for families until January 2027, and candidates never pay.

Does HomeHire cover Edgemont, Hartsdale and Eastchester?

Yes; HomeHire is nationwide; Name your area in the brief so candidates can judge the commute.

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